Health and Wellness

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources and Education where you go if you get in trouble for alcohol and other drugs?

Alcohol Skills Training Program, Alcohol Check-Up, Drug Check-up, Substance Education Program, and Professional Alcohol and Other Drugs Assessment are all possible judicial sanctions. Our classes are based on the latest research on reducing harm among college students who choose to drink.

The Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs Resources and Education is here to help provide you with resources and information to make healthy and informed choices. We provide information and resources for students who are in recovery or who wish to abstain from alcohol or other drugs.

Am I an alcoholic?

What you probably want to know is whether you should be concerned about your alcohol use or if your drinking has become a problem. Problem drinking begins when drinking moves from safe and responsible to excessive and irresponsible. When drinking begins to interfere with school, work, friends, family, community, or well-being, it has officially become a problem. Problem drinking includes drinking to get drunk, providing alcohol to minors, missing class from a hangover, getting into fights or arguments, blacking out, getting into legal or disciplinary trouble, and drinking and driving.

If you would like feedback on whether your alcohol use is normal, there are several ways you can get feedback. If you would like help on changing your use of alcohol or other drugs, make use of the many resources available for helping you take control of your life.

What is binge drinking?

Also known as heavy episodic drinking, binge drinking is a term used for drinking that results in a BAC of .08% or higher. For women, this usually means having four drinks or more in two hours; for men, it is five drinks or more. Binge drinking greatly increases the likelihood of negative consequences associated with drinking.

What are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning?

Passing out and not waking up

Vomiting

Cold, clammy skin

Pale or bluish-tinted skin

Breathing less than 10 times per minute and/or there are more than 10 seconds between breaths

Strong odor of alcohol

Remember that not all symptoms need to be present for someone to experience alcohol poisoning. If you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning, call Public Safety at 937.229.2121.

I am concerned about my alcohol or drug use or I am concerned about a roommate or a friend. Can I talk to someone in the Center.

The Center offers prevention and intervention services, consultation to students, faculty, staff, and parents, and follow-up meetings to students. We do not offer on-going alcohol and other drug counseling. We can connect you with campus and community resources and discuss your concerns with you in a free and confidential consultation.

I am in recovery from alcohol or other drugs. What resources are available to me on campus and in the surrounding community?

There is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Sober Flyers, held every Wednesday from 8:30 – 9:30 pm in Alumni Hall Room 208, Second Floor. Students are welcomed and encouraged to attend this meeting. The Center has drop-in support groups. You can find additional recovery resources on our website or you may stop by the office in Lawnview Apartments Room 106 to talk with a licensed chemical dependency counselor. We may also help students find treatment programs that may assist with their recovery.